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Ousted Massie sides with Trump on Iran deal amid GOP backlash, confidently exclaims, 'Heck yes!'
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, announced support for a short-term Iran deal amid rising domestic economic pressures, including high fuel and fertilizer costs. He criticized GOP leadership and claimed his political independence and bipartisan efforts contributed to his primary loss, warning Republicans risk alienating factions of Trump's coalition.
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